Weekly Bird Report, March 31 - April 6, 2014

Common Loon by Shawn Collins © the photographer

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Tree Swallow sunning itself by Kathy Lutton © the photographer

Since Jerry is away for the month of April I thought I would try and report what is being seen so we have an idea what is migrating through or arriving at their summer breeding grounds. So if anyone wants to let me know what you are seeing around Erie County you can email me at webeditor@presqueisleaudubon.org. Also if you have any photos you wish to share send them along as well.
Thanks and happy birding!
Toni Kelly

I have seen reports that the Purple Martins are back. 
A Merlin has been spotted on the Upper East side of Erie.

Shawn and Kathy reported the sightings below.
1 Tree Swallow
1 Eastern Towhee 
1 Swamp Sparrow 
2 Savannah Sparrows 
2 Common Loons 
4 Caspian Terns 
10 plus Bonaparte's Gulls 
1 Lesser Black Backed Gull 
5 Greater Black Backed Gulls 
3 Brown Creepers 
2 Yellow Bellied Sapsuckers 
15 Rusty Blackbirds ( at various spots) 
2 Tundra Swans 
1 Surf Scoter ( Nice male...far though off Beach 11) 
5 Long Tail Ducks